How to pronounce combust
Say it like kum-BUHST. Combust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHST).
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- kum
- BUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Combust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of combust
American and British speakers say combust in essentially the same way: /kəmˈbʌst/ in the US and /kəmˈbʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-BUHST.
What does combust mean?
- To burn up, to burn away, to consume with fire.
- To burn, to be consumed by fire; to catch fire.
- To erupt with enthusiasm or boisterousness.
- In close conjunction with the sun (so that its astrological influence is "burnt up"), sometimes specified to be within 8 degrees 30'.
Where does combust come from?
The verb was originally transitive.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with combust
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Questions about saying combust
How do you pronounce combust?
Say kum-BUHST. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈbʌst/. In British English it is /kəmˈbʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in combust?
Combust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHST). Broken into parts: kum · BUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say combust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈbʌst/ and the British form is /kəmˈbʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.